Sr. Information Security Specialist

Job Description LevelUp Force has an immediate need for a Sr. Information Security Specialist to support one of our Department of Homeland Security customers in McLean, VA. Location: L'Enfant Plaza - Washington, DC Responsibilities : · Serve as project team member and perform tasks as assigned under the supervision of a senior team lead or IT Manager. · Participate in interview meetings with client personnel to document IT controls. · Develop and execute test plans for assessing the design and effectiveness of IT controls. · Develop and facilitate execution of IT control remediation work plans in coordination with client personnel. · Develop and execute verification and validation test plans for confirming remediation of IT control weaknesses Experience: · Four or more years of experience in IT auditing, security, risk and controls, or other relevant areas. · Working knowledge of and experience with the FISCAM, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance. · Experience performing A-123 or similar internal controls reviews or external audits. · Experience remediating and implementing sound IT controls in an organization's enterprise or system environment. · Have one or more years of experience leading junior staff members and providing oversight of the quality of their work. Education: Hold a four-year degree in an appropriate technical field or hold a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. Security Clearance: US Citizen, must be clearable for a DHS public trust background investigation and suitability. Telecommute Options: None Please send resumes to dheaton@levelupforce.com or call Dana Heaton at 202-270-8083 LevelUp Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description LevelUp Force was created to bring you best-in-breed information technology staffing experience information technology staffing by IT professionals. Our founders have over forty years of combined experience in information technology and related fields. We understand the day-to-day challenges CIOs face and understand the demands you face in implementing large projects or simply running your day-to-day operations. LevelUp Force is focused on adherence to time-honored principles of building long-term relationships with our clients and stakeholders while creating a culture of innovation and service excellence. LevelUp Force is the premier, minority owned, information technology staffing partner that will work hard with you. We have the commitment to bring you the highest-quality IT team to complete your project, provide operations support or implement new goals and objectives your CIO is implementing.